And on to Nassau

It was hard saying good-bye to such great folks but time came to press on to our divergent journeys.  The swell had laid down from 6 feet to a mere 4 (my tongue is firmly in my cheek there.  4 foot swells are much worse than 4 foot waves.  It's like a never ending roller coaster)  Anyway, it was as good as it was going to get so we left.  We only had 17 miles to go so it wasn't going to be uncomfortable for days.  The trip was another motor boat ride so we hope we will be able to sail again someday! Nassau harbor is huge and full of ships from all over the world bringing in goods  Cruise ships are a constant as well.  It is busy enough that we have to have permission from the Harbormaster to enter and we must give our cruising permit and be logged in.  This trip is primarily to refill our water tanks and fridge and let the machines clean our clothes.  We hope to get out exploring more spots than we saw last time before we leave.  Since we're paying dock fees it won't be a long stay.  I added the street sign picture and can't make it behave so there it is.  We wondered at the story behind that name!

This little island had nothing left on it but it's coming back, at least the gazebo is.

This old light house is still in use.

There were a few of these for the cruise ships to dock.

Cruise ship row.

The mooring lines for the cruise ship are so huge.  We think that was what
we found washed up on Jaws Beach.

These concrete shapes form a breakwater for the cargo ships.

We think this is the customs house for the harbor.

Atlantis from the water side.

The famous arch you see in all the ads.  We visited the aquarium last trip
but want to see new things this time.

The bridges to Paradise Island.  Traffic is strictly controlled.  I guess
they don't want the wrong types getting on the island.

Not sure what this place was on Paradise Island but Matthew obviously
took quite a swing at hit.  Its whole seawall was washed away so there
was all the rip-rap(gray in foreground) to protect the land from further damage.

The tides are large here so my step stool is essential for me to get off
the boat onto the dock.

Not sure what this tower was.  It took a beating and didn't
appear open but it was interesting looking so I thought I'd share.